Carl points there’s a new bakeshop open in Decatur as of today.  Ratio: Bakeshop is now open at 755 Commerce Drive Suite T-100 – that’s the Commerce Plaza highrise. (Here’s it’s location on a Google Streetview)

The shop’s Facebook page describes itself as…

We are a modern American patisserie that seeks to elevate the art of creating unforgettable cakes, cheesecakes, pies, brownies, bars, cookies and candies by striking the perfect balance in everything we do—from our use of the finest ingredients and seasonal foods available to our infusion of pure passion and sublime flavor in everything we create. And a little fun with fractions along the way…

Creative Loafing profiled and interviewed Ratio owner Chris Flores back in 2013 when he was working out of a shared kitchen and supplying pastries to many restaurants around Atlanta. Of his creations, Cliff Bostock commented…

I ate my way through a box of his creations recently – some kinda arty, most homey – and loved them. They are exactly what he says, the kind of pastries that transport you to childhood in a flash.

From the folks at the soon-to-be-open MARBAR…

Can’t get away to the beach? Come to MARBAR – we’ll make you feel as if you’re relaxing on the beach. No stuffiness here: put on your shorts and flip-flops, and enjoy a casual menu that offers an array of flavorful dishes – coastal tacos + tostadas, cebiche, gallega octopus, tuna tartar, mussels, calamari, tequila shrimp, chamorro, soups + salads…not to mention daily homemade tortillas.

MARBAR offers an extensive tequila list and coastal specialty drinks such as margaritas, mojitos and micheladas, as well as diverse wine and beer lists. Our weekday lunches are perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed meal, with daily specials under $10 and easy parking.

Modern yet rustic, MAR offers an airy, casual and relaxed environment with indoor dining and a spacious outdoor patio. Atlantans of all ages can come together, unwind and enjoy a little bit of the coast in the city. Soccer fan?
There’s no better place to watch world soccer with a bucket of beer and a tostada. Be ready to join us for World Cup 2014, starting June 12 direct from Brazil.

Alison Lueker Ritter, Owner and Executive Chef of Sun in my Belly, has joined MARBAR to offer her culinary expertise, management and attention to detail. Lueker brings a new style and flair to the dishes you know and love at MARBAR, and adds her New Mexican touch with new items such as mussels borracho, ancho chile seared tuna steak, and watermelon-chihuahua salad with black pepper-serrano vinaigrette. Created by international restaurateur, Humberto Bermudez, MARBAR is an extension of his restaurants in Barcelona and Queretaro, Mexico. It is a unique restaurant and tequila tasting room located in Decatur, Ga.

The reopening of MARBAR is planned for May 21, 2014 at 314 East Howard Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.  MARBAR will be open for lunch and dinner service.